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The hydropower plant projects of Uttarakhand hs come under the lens after the flash flood that claimed several lives in Chamoli on Sunday.
Experts believe that the over-exploitation of rivers in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem is leading to several catastrophes.
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The hydropower plant projects of Uttarakhand has come under the lens after the flash flood that claimed several lives in Chamoli on Sunday.
Experts believe that the over-exploitation of rivers in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem is leading to several catastrophes.
At present, several hydel projects — with a cumulative capacity of around 2594.85 MW — are operational in Uttarakhand.
In fact, India’s first hydro-power station was commissioned at Galogi near Mussoorie in 1907.
The station still remains functional.
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The rivers and basins in the state are dotted with 43 micro hydel projects.
Between 2005-10, the state gave nod to the construction of over a dozen hydroelectric projects (HEPs).
The state also has 17 major HEPs — including the one involving India`s tallest dam in Tehri on the Bhagirathi, Maneri Bhali HEP (Stage I and II), Chilla HEP, and Chibro HEP, among others.
In the past, locals and activists have protested against the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti HEP on the Alaknanda.